Sold Date: January 21, 2024
Start Date: January 14, 2024
Final Price: £340.00 (GBP)
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The Beatles - Please Please Me Original 1st Press Mono Vinyl LP

Catalogue Number: PMC 1202
Release Year: 1963
Record Label: Parlophone
Country: UK

Matrix numbers: XEX 421-1N 1 GA and XEX 422-1N 1 GA

1st pressing with black/gold Parlophone labels

"Dick James Mus. Co." publishing credit for "I Saw Her Standing There", "Please Please ME", "Misery", "Do You Want To Know A Secret" and "There's A Place".

"Photo: Angus Mcbean" credit is printed to the extreme right corner of sleeve front, starting where "s" of songs ends

Front laminated flipback sleeve "Printed and Made by Ernest J. Day & Co..."

Record Condition Grading (Visual):

Outer Sleeve:  Good Minus (strong condition for age; however left hand side of back cover has been repaired with sellotape and has general scuffing around edges; spine is in strong shape and completely legible, see photos).

Vinyl: Very Good (nice glossy vinyl with many visible but inaudible marks to either side. The record plays exceptionally well throughout, with both sides playing through with great sound quality (loud & clear) and absolutely no jumps or skips whatsoever; light background crackle between tracks. The labels are clean with only some light marks; all text is perfectly legible, see photos. Really hard to find in this condition). 

The record will be posted first class as soon as payment has been made

Grading Guide According To Rare Record Price Guide 2024

Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition, with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items, such as the lyrics sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.

Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Please Note: If you are not entirely satisfied with the item and you believe it is not as described, returns with a full refund will be accepted (not including postage).